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Ariki Backpackers
Taranaki- New Plymouth · New Zealand
25 Ariki StreetView location
8.8/10Excellent171 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/10 8.4
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort8.2/10 8.2
Condition8.0/10 8.0
Location9.4/10 9.4
Neighborhood8.8/10 8.8
Value8.6/10 8.6
Amenities8.2/10 8.2
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About Ariki Backpackers
The 3-star Ariki Backpackers offers comfort and convenience while you are on holiday in New Plymouth. The hostel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers.
Luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, a family room, and a restaurant are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Comfortable guestrooms ensure a good night's sleep with some rooms featuring facilities such as television LCD/plasma screen, linens, mirror, internet access – wireless, non smoking rooms.
Recuperate from a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the areas recreational facilities, including golf course (within 3 km), gardens, water sports (non-motorized) or karaoke. Discover all New Plymouth has to offer by making Ariki Backpackers your base!
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A stay at Ariki Backpackers places you in the heart of New Plymouth, steps from Centre City Shopping Centre and Puke Ariki. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from TSB Showplace and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Coastal Walkway.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains. Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a business center, and express check-out.
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Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
4:00 PM
Check-in until
8:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
By ocean
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for wired internet in public areas: NZD 5.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Centre City Shopping Centre
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Wind Wand
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
TSB Showplace
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Puke Ariki
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Coastal Walkway
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Saint Mary's Church
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
New Plymouth Observatory
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pukekura Park
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kawaroa Park
1 km / 0.6 mi
Te Henui Walkway
1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Huatoki Walkway
1.4 km / 0.8 mi
East End Reserve
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Fitzroy Beach
1.6 km / 1 mi
TSB Stadium
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 10
- Number of floors (main building): 1
- Twin rooms: 2
- Double rooms: 2
- Family rooms: 1
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- Car parkExtra charge
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- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Airport ShuttleExtra charge
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
- Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
- Smoke detector: 30
- Terrace
- Luggage roomExtra charge
- Toaster: 1
- Oven: 2
- Clothes dryer: 1
- Library
- Towels and bed linen
- BarExtra charge
- Smoking area
- Rooftop bar: 1Extra charge
- TV lounge
- NightclubExtra charge
- Identification card at arrival
- No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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Room types
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FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDSFAM.2B
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
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- TWO BEDS
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FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDS
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
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- TWO BEDS
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Room code: FAM.2B
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DOUBLE BASICDOUBLE • BASIC • 2 Bedrooms • 15 m²DBL.Z1
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 15 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width, Queen-size bed 150-154 width, Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- BASIC
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- Wi-fi
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DOUBLE BASIC
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Non-smoking room- Room size
- 15 m²
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- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width, Queen-size bed 150-154 width, Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- BASIC
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Room code: DBL.Z1
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- Wi-fi
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TWIN BASICTWIN • BASIC • 2 Bedrooms • 15 m²TWN.Z1
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 15 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Room type
- TWIN
- View / characteristic
- BASIC
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- Wi-fi
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TWIN BASIC
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- 15 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
- Bed setup
- 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Room type
- TWIN
- View / characteristic
- BASIC
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: TWN.Z1
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- Wi-fi
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DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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Room code: DBL.FH
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FAMILY ROOM BASICFAMILY ROOM • BASIC • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²FAM.Z1
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 20 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Bed setup
- 4 × Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- BASIC
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- Wi-fi
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FAMILY ROOM BASIC
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- 20 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Bed setup
- 4 × Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
- View / characteristic
- BASIC
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: FAM.Z1
Room amenities
- Wi-fi
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Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA-1
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
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- FEMALE ROOM
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Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM
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- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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- Bed in dormitory
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- FEMALE ROOM
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Room code: BED.FA-1
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SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
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SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- SUITE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: SUI.QN
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Bed in dormitory ONE BEDBed in dormitory • ONE BEDBED.1B
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
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- ONE BED
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Bed in dormitory ONE BED
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- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Room type
- Bed in dormitory
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- ONE BED
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Room code: BED.1B
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TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- TWIN
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- TWIN
- View / characteristic
- WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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Room code: TWN.FH
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Ariki Backpackers
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Evelyn
Property is accessible to food outside, groceries & tour places nearby.
Chris & Rob is friendly and helpful.
Chris & Rob is friendly and helpful.
TSUN SHING OSCAR
Stay here only for 5 hours, can’t make a detailed comment. I booked the hostel at 6.00 pm and arrived at 2.00 am. Allowing late check-in is helpful to me.
Edwin
All good
Julie
Friendly staff and clean room but the restaurant and pub was noisy even after midnight.
Jan Leven
Staff are accommodating and the room is comfortable to sleep
Renee
Such a cool place!! Clean and tidy and actual comfortable beds! Great location, will definitely look to stay here again
MARIO
Good price. The room was big enough for the 3 of us. The beds were very comfortable. Staff is nice and they were kind enough to let us check in after hours. Good location right in the city centre. The only bad thing is that the area looks a bit sketchy and unsafe but nothing happened
R
Room was clean and comfortable.
Location was convenient. Staff were great - really helpful.
Location was convenient. Staff were great - really helpful.
Ofer
Great staff. Not as clean as most hostels in New Zealand. Guests did not keep the kitchen as clean as in others as well. Good location.
Tim and Regina
We enjoyed our stay. Our expectations were largely matched for the price.
David
Only had one issue, but it was a frustrating one. Had a room with a shower. Went to take a shower around 9pm and there was NO hot water! Fortunately, I tried again around 11, and took a quick shower for fear of running out of hot water. Outside of this issue, the room was fine
Shaun
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Dru
Really good place the manager was a cool dude was very welcoming definitely recommend this place
Cienna
excellent
Rebecca
Safe, quiet, good vibes from staff and other backpackers. A bit outdated could use some upkeep. Overall good spot for solo travellers.
Jacky
The staffs are very good and helpful
anna
The location was brillriant. Chris was super friendly, welcoming and helpful. Everything was great. Unfortunately, sleep was disturbed by the noise from the bar / party next door until the small hrs. Plus we had thought that the backpackers had a car park, which it didnt. Facilities were good though and we would stay there again.
Angel
It was nice
T
Everything was excellent. Except the mattresses. The mattresses were so bad that one of our group said they would have preferred kicking a policeman in the nuts and spend the night in the cells. Even the noise of the bar directly under the backpackers was bearable. The mattresses - not so much.
Staff were friendly, and helpful. The kitchen was large enough for several parties to be cooking at once and you can’t beat the location.
Staff were friendly, and helpful. The kitchen was large enough for several parties to be cooking at once and you can’t beat the location.
Aiden
Super friendly with a very homely vibe
Nik
Was not a pleasant experience
David
The only thing I didn’t like was parking. I had a car and there was no parking facilities near the backpackers. Outside of this it more more than adequate! The attendant was friendly & helpful!
Jo
Have stayed there for 3 nights so far, 1 next week. Everyone has been great.
Some of the mess is from the Backpackers being lazy and not doing their dishes and leaving pizza boxes for the staff to clean up.
Very good for the price.
Some of the mess is from the Backpackers being lazy and not doing their dishes and leaving pizza boxes for the staff to clean up.
Very good for the price.
Hamahona
Very warm feeling to the building along with the staff. Very convenient to town Centre, bus services and the beach. I recommend the Ariki back Packer's to anyone looking for accommodation in the New Plymouth area.
Jo
I meant to put 2 stars about property conditions. It is clean and beds you cannot fault.
The building and some chattels could eg paint and carpets.
Some Backpackers leave the kitchen messy too. Thry need
The building and some chattels could eg paint and carpets.
Some Backpackers leave the kitchen messy too. Thry need
Alyssa
Great little backpackers! Would stay again.
Faye
Property was very clean and tidy. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Very conveniently located for dining, shopping, broadwalk, bus terminal. Only issue is no parking which could be alleviated by putting a blurb about where you can park. One thing said there was parking and another said no parking??
Jennie
Lovely refuge and great spot to visit central attractions and sea walks.
Barbara
Enjoyed two nights in the family room. Excellent value with air conditioning, TV and own bathroom. All linen supplied. Excellent location right in the centre, next to mall, restaurants and costal walkway. Excellent staff service. I would have liked to rate cleanliness higher, but some guests did not always leave the kitchen clean or wash and dry their dishes.
Donna
Fantastic place. Great location for coastal walkway, right in town. Bars, restaurants all handy.
Manager was so friendly and welcoming, also very efficient. Best hostel I've stayed in NZ.
Manager was so friendly and welcoming, also very efficient. Best hostel I've stayed in NZ.
Sofia
I liked a lot!
Jack
Great service and accommodation. The only thing I'd take issue with is the parking which you have to either pay for from 9am-5pm or not drive at all. Don't let this overshadow your stay though, as it's a lovely place.
Shelley
Location very convenient and helpful staff.
Noisy at night especially Friday and Saturday nights.
Noisy at night especially Friday and Saturday nights.
Maria Eugenia
Good stay
We stayed one night only at a private room. It was spacious and clean. Awesome location, nice staff.
Aurore
Really nice stay
Really warm welcoming, explaining everything around the hostel but also what to do. The room was cozy not noisy with ac and with clean bathroom. Really close to the intercity bus stop.
Rangi
It was safe
Karen M
Extremely helpful & friendly hosts. Backpackers well run.
Verified traveler
Staff and other guests all lovely. Great kitchen facilities
John
Very central to museums, shops, bars, eateries and the coastal walk and cycleway
Jenny
Good place. Friendly staff. Our stay was very pleasant
Verified traveler
Staff very friendly and knowledgable great central location
Verified traveler
Great location, helpful and friendly staff, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Verified traveler
Super friendly staff & atmosphere, and the room was great. Handy location too being so central. 10/10 would recommend
CLARENCE
PERFECT LOCATION
Perfect location. Just across the road from Puke Ariki, The Wind wand and waterfront. Stone throw from the Len Lye centre.
If you can't sleep with pub and karaoke noise, then this is not for you. We stayed on Friday night and the noise didn't bother me. The host gave us a big room. Very friendly and helpful. Plus ear plugs:).
If you can't sleep with pub and karaoke noise, then this is not for you. We stayed on Friday night and the noise didn't bother me. The host gave us a big room. Very friendly and helpful. Plus ear plugs:).
Verified traveler
I liked the location being so close to food places, mall, beach and bus stops. I liked the helpful guy at reception. No lift to get upstairs and building is very old and run down. Very affordable though.
Verified traveler
Loud
It's above a pub so Saturday night is super loud 😓 Not conducive to an early night.
Verified traveler
Too noisy at night on Thursday to saturday nights.
Customer service was very friendly and welcoming.
Customer service was very friendly and welcoming.
Verified traveler
Friendly place. Great location. Very central......
Klara
Would stay there again
This was a second stay at this hostel. The private room is great. The rooftop terrace is the best :)
Klara
Recommend!
Great place to stay in New Plymouth. The staff was friendly and gave a lot of tipps about the area and the location is really central with lots of eateries, shops, etc. I really liked the cozy commonrooms which so that you can chat with the other visitors if you wanted to.
P
Awesome location right In the CBD of New Plymouth. TV and WiFi work great in the room. We had an ensuite but shared facilities available for a little less money. Excellent staff. Tons of shopping and food within a block, very walkable.e. Prices in downtown New Plymouth are a little higher than elsewhere. Oceanfront visible from the front door. Only down side was the large lack of parking. Closest free parking was four blocks away up the hill on Brigham street. The parking mavens missed regulating three spots at the very end of the street. Free parking on site from 5 PM to 6 AM but you HAVE to move at 6 AM. It’s a pain in the rain.
Verified traveler
Excellent location, though a little noisy at night in the weekend
Verified traveler
Excellent location in the CBD, staff very friendly and helpful. Reasonably priced bicycle hire. We stayed in a double room and the bed was pretty comfortable and it was nice and clean. The kitchen could do with a bit of a clean but was well equipt and basics like herbs, oil and tea are provided.
Bee
Great for a central, safe bed for the night.
Great central location within walking distance to several points of interest and local cafes and eating places. Although an older building, it was well run, safe and clean and fitting for its purpose. Helpful staff. Would definitely stay again. Now a favourite.
Shane
Great stay enjoyed the fact it was in the centre of town and at a great price piont
Verified traveler
Adequate facilities that are tired. Great to be in the centre of town and close to activities.
Ross
Conveniently situated backpackers
Ariki is a backpackers not a hotel, and offers value for money without any frills. Good points were location (near Intercity coach stop, seafront and town), friendly and helpful guy on reception, and we had our own twin ensuite room. Useful to be able to use shared fridge etc in main kitchen, and the establishment felt friendly and safe.
The downside was that it was a bit scruffy, furniture was old and surfaces were dusty, and outlook from our rear room was onto a blank wall across a narrow alley.
Pub downstairs was doing a good exclusive deal for people staying at the backpackers, pizza and a beer.
The downside was that it was a bit scruffy, furniture was old and surfaces were dusty, and outlook from our rear room was onto a blank wall across a narrow alley.
Pub downstairs was doing a good exclusive deal for people staying at the backpackers, pizza and a beer.
Nicki
Great and cost friendly stay right at the center!
Very close (right at the center) of the bus station, the information centre is just opposite, sea view from the balcony (sunset!) and generally clean bathroom and toilets.
Verified traveler
The staff where awesome! Really helpful. Nice roof top deck, comfy bed
Jessie
Great location, incredible staff.
Staff and location are amazing. Hostel is clean, a little bit older, but is a great homebase for people of all ages. Surprised to find a TV in the room and great quality wifi. I would definitely stay here again.
Verified traveler
Friendly place
Felt welcome as soon as you walked in! Cozy rooms and great places surrounding
Susan
Fantastic location.
Great location but of course that comes with a noise factor. We were warned on arrival that Saturday nights are noisy. We were even offered ear plugs. Lol. We just dealt with it as best we could. Sunday night was fine. Kitchen was often messy with unwashed dishes left around but tgat cant be blamed on the hostel but on lazy other guests. Door of our shared shower was really difficult to lock . Probably needs fixing. We got a park right outside the front door which was a great stroke of luck.All in all, 2 nights here worked ok for us.
Verified traveler
Very good but Saturday night was very noisy from the action in the bar below
adil
Nice hotel close to attractions and amenities
Over all very good we enjoyed, staffs were very friendly helpful, rooms good clean
katy
Good location \nGreat people
Loved it. I would definitely come stay again. It was clean and good value for money
Verified traveler
Not many other options in New Plymouth
I was disappointed in this hostel considering how highly rated it was.
Pros: staff where nice and informative:
Cons: kitchen was always a mess but this might be who was staying at the hostel, bunk beds were really saggy and uncomfortable almost hammock like, security was poor as there was no lockers, dorm door was usually left open and no locks on the showers. Also in a really noisy area by a bar making it difficult to sleep.
Pros: staff where nice and informative:
Cons: kitchen was always a mess but this might be who was staying at the hostel, bunk beds were really saggy and uncomfortable almost hammock like, security was poor as there was no lockers, dorm door was usually left open and no locks on the showers. Also in a really noisy area by a bar making it difficult to sleep.
Travellers
Convenient place to stay for most facilities in Ne
Bedrooms were adequate and clean. Kitchen adequate, but not always left clean and tidy by users.
jason
Great backpackers, centrally located.
had a great time at ariki. awesome location. great set up with helpful staff & lotsa great info about the taranaki area. local pub can get roudy near the weekend. recommended.
Michelle
Centrally located backpackers Lodge
The staff were amazing. I am Deaf and the manager? used excellent Deaf communication skills. I wish lots of other people used such excellent skills, it would save a lot of frustration with both parties. Sign Language was not needed
with awesome communication techique. I would go again and recommend it my Deaf and hearing impaired friends as being Deaf friendly.
The lodging was exactually what was needed. A awesome place to stay.
with awesome communication techique. I would go again and recommend it my Deaf and hearing impaired friends as being Deaf friendly.
The lodging was exactually what was needed. A awesome place to stay.
Verified traveler
Easy, friendly and close to town. The staff were great and my room was lovely.
eve
Great hostel, very central
This hostel was great! Super friendly and helpful staff, nice room and bathroom facilities and hugggeee communal deck with a beautiful view. Would definitely stay here again.
Tao
We really enjoyed to stay there
Very good location, nice and clean family room. We really enjoyed to stay there. Definitely will recommend to my friends.
ZBIGNIEW
Perfect place to stay in New Plymouth
Very nice, clean place. perfect location.
Raewyn
They unexpectedly allowed us to have our dog stay overnight
Verified traveler
okay
It was alright, perfect, awesome, lovely and relax.
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Ariki Backpackers
25 Ariki Street, Nueva Plymouth, New Zealand
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